Bob Locke ties up balloons during a surprise drive-by celebration of his daughter Rebecca LockeÕs graduation from Oklahoma Christian University outside her home in Greeley Saturday, April 25, 2020. About six weeks ago, the Locke family realized Rebecca and younger sister Bethany would need to finish their semesters at home due to the pandemic, and when mother Susan Locke and sister Bethany Locke saw a drive-by party on the news, their minds started whirling to figure out how to make it a reality for RebeccaÕs graduation. Friends and family came together to make it happen on short notice while keeping it a secret. Grandparents Georgia and Johnny Locke, who live in Greeley as well, were in attendance. ÒWe thought weÕd be in Oklahoma this weekend, but thisÕll do,Ó said Georgia Locke. The whole family was glad to be able to do something special for Rebecca to celebrate her degree. ÒThis was incredible,Ó Rebecca said, adding she had no idea they had planned a party for her until she walked out the front door. (Alex McIntyre/amcintyre@greeleytribune.com)
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